HB 474 (2021): prohibiting surveillance by the state on public ways or sidewalks.

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HB 474 (2021)

prohibiting surveillance by the state on public ways or sidewalks.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0461h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee's amendment (2021-0461h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 7, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 27, 2021 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2021, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary
  • March 2, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary
  • April 14, 2021, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0461h — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • May 27, 2021, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 19, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/19/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92168223794 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
  • March 9, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0461h (Vote 17-3; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0461h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0461h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/14/2021, 01:45 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/27/2021; SC 25A
  • May 27, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/27/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1226 (2020): prohibiting surveillance by the state on public ways or sidewalks.

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